Dave Eiland vs. Hugh O'Neill — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Hugh O'Neill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hugh O'Neill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.735 compared to 5.74 and 1.582 for Dave Eiland. By the career numbers, Hugh O'Neill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.